A party's oral agreement to pay another's debt is enforceable if the party's main purpose is to derive a benefit for himself or herself.

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This is the doctrine of "main purpose" exception, which is recognized in many jurisdictions. It means that a party's promise to pay another's debt will be enforceable if the main purpose of the promise is to benefit the promising party, rather than to benefit the debtor. This exception applies to the general rule that a promise to pay another's debt is unenforceable unless it is supported by consideration or a statute.

A Party's Oral Agreement to Pay Another's Debt Is Enforceable